Abris

Abris (66-137 AD) was Patriarch of the East from 120 to 159 AD, succeeding Saint Mari and preceding Patriarch of the East Abraham I.

Biography
Abris was a Hebrew from the family of Joseph, and he was known for his continence and probity. He was converted to Christianity and became a priest; after Saint Mari's death, the people chose Abris to succeed him after having a dream of a man urging them to choose him; Abris was admitted to all orders of the priesthood upon entering the church with the only goal of seeking a blessing. He was charitable towards the needy and the poor, and he only ordained those who were as chaste as himself. He died in 159 AD after 39 years of serving as Patriarch of the East.